1.

A researcher was unable to decide which parameter expresses what the research is about, and
forms the focal point of the project. Since all of the parameters listed below are important for
the initiation and the process of his research, can you help him decide? *
o Research proposal
o Research aim
o Precise objectives
o Clearly defined question
2. While an MBA student was searching for a research topic, he considered the attributes
associated with a good topic. However, he could not decide which of the following
characteristics can be excluded. What do you suggest? *
o Simplicity
o Availability of financial resources
o Appropriateness
o Feasibility
3. A researcher decided to study the effects of monetary investments in TV advertisements on the
sales of a certain good in units. He conducted statistical analysis using SPSS to find possible
correlations between the research variables. Specify the philosophy, approach and method
employed by the researcher. *
o Pragmatism, deductive approach, quantitative method
o Positivism, inductive approach, qualitative method
o Positivism, deductive approach, quantitative method
o Critical realism, abductive approach, mixed methods
4. A practitioner researcher considered the focus of interest in the field of his research. He wanted
to get an absolute answer for the focus of interest, before starting his work. So he enlisted some
foci of interest before starting his work. Which one of the following statements describes what
he has to focus on? *
o Basic understanding
o ‘Why’ knowledge
o Usable and 'Why' Knowledge
o Usable knowledge
5. A researcher wanted to conduct a research that is absolutely value-free, as he was attempting
to be extremely objective in his work. Which philosophy do you recommend that he uses to
underpin such a research? *
o Interpretivim
o Positivism
o Critical realism
o Constructionism
6. There are steps that should be followed in order to adopt a critical perspective in your reading.
If you are considering the precise purpose of the text before you start reading it, what would
this step be called? *
o Annotating
o Summarizing
o Preliminary inquiry
o Previewing
7. In his research, Hady followed a paradigm that focused on achieving fundamental change based
on analysis of organizational phenomena, such as structural power relationships and patterns of
conflict. What was the paradigm? *
o Functionalist
o Post Modernism
o Radical humanist
o Radical structuralist
8. There are three approaches used in theory development. A researcher wanted to explore a
topic, thus he developed a theoretical explanation from the data that he collected and analyzed.
His project was data driven it the end. which approach did he adopt? *
o Deductive
o Mixed
o Inductive
o Abductive
9. A researcher decided to critically review the literature of a research paper. So he used a
comprehensive preplanned strategy for locating, appraising critically, analyzing and synthesizing
existing research in order to allow conclusions to be reached about what is known. What kind of
critical review did he use? *
o Systematic
o Methodological
o Historical
o Integrative
10. Research objectives have many characteristics, among which is the intention that the product of
the research objective will be evident when it has been achieved. What is this characteristic
referred to? *
o Relevance
o Specificity
o Measurability
o Transparency
11. While a researcher was critiquing the literature, he focused on reviewing extensively the
research approaches, strategies, data collection and analysis techniques that were used in a
research project. What is the type of review that he used? *
o Methodological
o Integrative
o Theoretical
o Historical
12. A researcher decided to structure and draft a critical review in his research a paper, but he faced
a problem about the place he should include his critique in his research. How do you suggest
that he should do that? *
o Throughout the project report as he/she tackles various issues
o A single chapter
o All options are doable
o In a series of chapters
13. Several approaches are used by researchers to generate and refine research ideas. After a
researcher generated his research ideas, he needed to refine them. Which approach do you
advise him to use? *
o Brainstorming
o Delphi technique
o Scanning the media
o Relevance trees
14. Structural functionalism theory offers a general framework or way of looking at the world which
may hold true over different social cultural contexts and over different periods of time. To which
of the following categories does it belong? *
o Regulatory and subjective theories
o Middle range theories
o Grand theories
o Substantive theories
15. A researcher decided to conduct a basic research for his PHD. He was confused about what
characteristic does not apply to his research among the following, in order to avoid. What do
you suggest? *
o Has a flexible timescale
o Findings are of value to specific organization(s) only
o Undertaken by people based in universities
o Results in universal principles
16. A research was published in a refereed academic journal. It focused primarily on high theoretical
and methodological rigor at the expense of results’ relevance in practice. What is the science
that it belongs to? *
o Popularist science
o Puerile science
o Pedantic science
o Pragmatic science
17. A researcher followed a perspective that sought liberation. He thought that this perspective
would serve the issue he was dealing with regarding the way he should solve the problem.
Which paradigm is associated with this perspective? *
o Radical humanism
o Radical structuralism
o Functionalism
o Radical structuralism and humanism
18. A researcher wanted to follow the paradigm within which most business and management
research operates. He was unsure about it, as all four paradigms are relevant to business
research. What paradigm would you advise him to use? *
o Functionalist
o Radical humanist
o Radical structuralist
o Interpretive
19. Before starting his research, a student was asked to submit a research proposal. He was not sure
what is important about the submission of a proposal, if every step he will take in his project will
be documented in his final work. Can you help him find out the importance of the research
proposal? *
o Two of the options are important
o Meeting the requirements of those who are unable to approve or assess the project
o Ensures that the project is not based on a preconceived plan
o All of the options are important
o Creating a clear specification that guides the project
20. A researcher was unsure if all sorts of research must be conducted systematically, and if the
findings should always be analyzed in a systematic manner as well. There are other factors that
he was not sure about. Can you help him decide which characteristics may a research exclude? *
o Finding practical solutions to problems always
o Data are collected systematically and interpreted systematically
o Having a clear purpose
o None of the above